New South Wales considers tougher punishment for domestic violence cases

In a bid to address domestic violence, New South Wales Police have arrested almost 600 people in a four-day crackdown.

A Supplied image obtained Sunday, July 16, 2023. NSW Police arrest a man. NSW Police have charged 592 people after a four-day operation targeting the state’s most dangerous domestic violence offenders, many of whom are fixated. (AAP Image/NSW Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Credit: NSW POLICE/PR IMAGE

Key Points

• The four-day Operation Amarok by the New South Wales Police led to the apprehension of 592 suspects involved in domestic violence cases.
• Out of those arrested, 139 were the most wanted and dangerous family violence offenders in the state.
• Almost half of the domestic violence orders issued in New South Wales were violated, leading the state to consider a more severe punishment of up to five years of imprisonment.

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